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Re: Elegy for Small Orchestra

Congratulations, Jess, on the completion of your rich, captivating Elegy. You were very good to think of us here, letting us in on what you've been working on and getting it to us right away.

The piece's somber tone was deftly handled so it didn't become self indulgent or morbid. I'm in a calm reflective mood in the after math of listening. Music is intended to move us. Yours has, so I thank you.

Re: Elegy for Small Orchestra

Jess,

I can certainly see torment and despair being shown on screen while this piece plays. The aftermath of famine or war being panned over with the camera. Perhaps in black and white. A sign of age on my part.
What more can I say other than also, "well recorded".

Re: Elegy for Small Orchestra

Jess,

This is very beautiful. It is intensely lyrical, but never maudlin - from the heart. I don't know if you were thinking in terms of film, but it would certainly work that way. But it is fine on its own. Beautiful realization, as well.

Re: Elegy for Small Orchestra

Originally Posted by jesshmusic

Here is my "Elegy for Orchestra" that I just finished today. It is a little more on the lighter side than my other stuff, but that is okay!

By “lighter” I’m assuming you mean “the harmony is more traditional” as the emotions you are aiming for are anything but light. And yes, it's more than "okay". I agree with what some of the others have said – this sounds very cinematic. Very nice.

Re: Elegy for Small Orchestra

Originally Posted by trentpmcd

By “lighter” I’m assuming you mean “the harmony is more traditional” as the emotions you are aiming for are anything but light. And yes, it's more than "okay". I agree with what some of the others have said – this sounds very cinematic. Very nice.

Haha. I am incapable of light emotions. Good call! Thanks!

Originally Posted by Ernstinen

Most excellent --- sensitive and emotional. "Traditional" (maybe), but with many modernistic surprises. This is one of the best GPO renditions I've heard. Bravo!

Man, there is so much talent here --- it's really a treat to hear such fine work like this.

Ern

Thanks so much. I am humbled.

Jess HendricksDMA Student and Teaching Asst in Music Theory/ Composition at the University of MiamiPersonal Website